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Buffalo SSD-PUSU3 User Manual

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MiniStation
External SSD
SSD-PUSU3

User Manual

Please make sure to read this manual before using and follow the instructions. If you have any inquiries about the
product, contact the number on the warranty statement. Do not discard the manuals, the warranty statement, or
the packing box.
Americas: www.buffaloamericas.com
Europe: www.buffalo-technology.com
Asia Pacific: www.buffalo-asia.com
35021256-01
2016.11

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Please make sure to read this manual before using and follow the instructions. If you have any inquiries about the product, contact the number on the warranty statement. Do not discard the manuals, the warranty statement, or the packing box. Americas: www.buffaloamericas.com Europe: www.buffalo-technology.com Asia Pacific: www.buffalo-asia.com 35021256-01 2016.11...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Specifications ..............3 Diagrams ...................3 Technical Specifications ..............3 Software Installation ...............4 Notes ....................4 Dismounting the Drive ..............5 Troubleshooting ................6 I can see the MiniStation in Computer (This PC) but I cannot access it . 6 I cannot see the MiniStation ..............6 My backup program cannot save files to the MiniStation ......
  • Page 3 Encrypting Files ................17 Decrypting Encrypted Files ............20 Configuring Settings ..............24 Uninstallation ................25 Regulatory Compliance Information ......26 For Customers in the United States ..........26 For Customers in Europe .............. 27...

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Power / Access LED Idle: White Active: Blinking White USB Connector Technical Specifications Check Buffalo's website for information on the latest products and compatible models. Interface USB 3.1 (Gen2/Gen1) / USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 Connector USB 3.1 (Gen2/Gen1) / 3.0 Micro-B...

  • Page 5: Software Installation

    Software Installation Optional software and manuals for the SSD-PUSU3 are available from the download page below. http://d.buffalo.jp/ssd-pusu3/ Notes To avoid damage to data, never do any of the following while data is being accessed: • unplug the cable connected to the drive • turn off your computer...

  • Page 6: Dismounting The Drive

    If the power/access LED does not turn off when you turn off your computer, unplug the USB cable from the drive. Some computers do not support power saving mode. Before using this drive with a Mac, reformat it with Mac OS Extended using the disk utility in Mac OS. Dismounting the Drive If your computer is turned on, please follow the procedure below to unplug the drive.

  • Page 7: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting I can see the MiniStation in Computer (This PC) but I cannot access it The drive may require formatting. Try using DiskFormatter2. Please refer to the "About Formatting" section below. I cannot see the MiniStation Verify that the power/access LED is on. If it is not, check the cable. The MiniStation should be connected to your computer by a USB cable.

  • Page 8: About Formatting

    35021159-04 2016.11 About Formatting Formatting is the process of preparing a storage device for use on your computer. To format a drive, refer to the procedures below. Format Types There are several different format types, each compatible with different operating systems. NTFS NTFS formatting is compatible with Windows.

  • Page 9: Formatting With Ntfs Or Fat32

    Formatting with NTFS or FAT32 • Use a Windows computer to format drives with NTFS or FAT32. Using a Mac is not recommended for these format types. • Always use DiskFormatter2 to format drives with FAT32. Windows Disk Management will not format drives with FAT32 that are larger than 32 GB.
  • Page 10 Windows NTFS (GPT) partitions can be formatted with partitions NTFS (to use with Windows other than larger than 2 TB. Older Windows computers (such as Windows XP) Windows XP) can't read these partitions. This option is only available when a 3 • Partition style: GPT TB or larger drive is connected.

  • Page 11: Formatting With Mac Os Extended

    Formatting with Mac OS Extended Follow the procedure for your version of the Mac OS. • Windows computers don't support Mac OS Extended format. To use the drive with Windows computers, use a different format instead, such as NTFS or FAT32. • Some drives don't support multiple partitions.
  • Page 12 Select Mac OS Extended (Journaled) or OS X Extended (Journaled). Select GUID Partition Map. Click Erase. Click Done. This finishes the formatting process for this product. Exit the Disk Utility. Note: If "Do you want to use Volume_name to back up with Time Machine?" is displayed, you may click Use as Backup Disk and Time Machine will use the drive for backup.

  • Page 13: Mac Os X 10.10 And Earlier

    Mac OS X 10.10 and Earlier Click to select the Finder. Select Go - Utilities. Double-click Disk Utility. Click the drive to be formatted. Check the information for the drive to be formatted. Make sure that this is the correct drive that you want to format!
  • Page 14 Click Partition. Under "Volume Scheme", select the number of partitions that you want to create on the drive. Click Options. Select Apple Partition Map. Click OK.
  • Page 15 Select Mac OS Extended (Journaled). Click Apply. Click Partition. This finishes the formatting process for this product. Exit the Disk Utility. Note: If "Do you want to use Volume_name to back up with Time Machine?" is displayed, you may click Use as Backup Disk and Time Machine will use the drive for backup.

  • Page 16: Securelock Mobile2 (For Windows)

    With SecureLock Mobile2, files can be easily encrypted using a password or pattern. Your data will be protected from anyone who doesn't know the password or pattern. This application will be installed onto the Buffalo USB drive, and executed from it. It does not need to be installed onto your computer.

  • Page 17: Launching Securelock Mobile2

    Launching SecureLock Mobile2 To launch SecureLock Mobile2, follow the procedure below. Connect the drive with SecureLock Mobile2 to your device. Double-click the drive in This PC or Computer. Double-click "SecureLockMobile2.exe" ( ) that has been installed onto the drive. SecureLock Mobile2 is now launched.

  • Page 18: Encrypting Files

    Encrypting Files To encrypt files, follow the procedure below. Encrypted files will be saved to the same Buffalo drive with SecureLock Mobile2 installed. Launch SecureLock Mobile2, referring to the "Launching SecureLock Mobile2" section above. To encrypt a file with a password, drag and drop the file to the "Password" field. To encrypt a file with a pattern, drag and drop the file to the "Pattern"...
  • Page 19 Enter a password, or draw a pattern to encrypt the file. When Using a Password to Encrypt Enter a password, and click Encrypt. You can also enter a hint, which will appear on the password authentication window when decrypting. Entering the hint is optional. Note: The password may contain up to 16 alphanumeric characters.
  • Page 20 When Using a Pattern to Encrypt Select dots while keeping the left mouse button held down to draw a pattern. Once the pattern is finished, click Encrypt. Notes: • Select at least 2 dots. A dot can be selected only once. • To reset, click somewhere other than dots.

  • Page 21: Decrypting Encrypted Files

    Decrypting Encrypted Files To decrypt the encrypted files, follow the procedure below. The decrypted files will be saved to the Buffalo USB drive that SecureLock Mobile2 has been installed onto. Launch SecureLock Mobile2, referring to the "Launching SecureLock Mobile2" section above.
  • Page 22 Drag and drop the encrypted file, "(the original file name). (filename extension). bufenc" to the application's window in order to decrypt. Notes: • Multiple files can be decrypted at the same time by dragging and dropping them to the application's window below.
  • Page 23 When Using a Password to Decrypt If the window below is displayed, enter the password, and click Decrypt. When Using a Pattern to Decrypt If the display below is displayed, draw the pattern. The decryption process will start when the correct pattern is drawn.
  • Page 24 When decryption is finished, the message below will appear. The decrypted file will be saved into the "SecureLockMobile2" folder of the drive. To open the folder, click Open file location. To close the window, click OK. The filename of the decrypted file will be "(the original filename).(filename extension)". Note: If the file could not be decrypted, the filename and the reason decryption failed will be displayed on the window below.

  • Page 25: Configuring Settings

    Configuring Settings Configure the settings of SecureLock Mobile2 from the window below. To configure the settings, launch SecureLock Mobile2, referring to the "Launching SecureLock Mobile2" section, and click " " on the bottom right of the window. When configuration is finished, click OK. Note: After configuring the settings, a file "SecureLockMobile2.xml"...

  • Page 26: Uninstallation

    Uninstallation To uninstall, delete "SecureLockMobile2.exe" ( ) that has been installed onto the drive. If "SecureLockMobile2. xml" (e.g. ) is on the USB drive, delete it as well.

  • Page 27: Regulatory Compliance Information

    Regulatory Compliance Information For Customers in the United States FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 28: For Customers In Europe

    For Customers in Europe EU Declaration of Conformity Dansk Brug ikke USB-kabler, der er 3 meter eller længere for at tilslutte USB enheder til denne MiniStation serie. Der må kun bruges de kabler og det tilbehør der er inkluderet i pakken. Der må ikke bruges andet tilbehør eller kabler, medmindre det er udtrykkeligt beskrevet i dokumentationen.
  • Page 29 Italiano Non utilizzare cavi USB lunghi 3 metri o più per collegare dispositivi USB a questa MiniStation. Utilizzare esclusivamente i cavi e gli accessori inclusi nell'imballaggio. Non utilizzare altri accessori o cavi a meno che non sia specificamente indicato nella documentazione. Nederlands Gebruik geen USB-kabels die 3 meter of langer zijn om USB-apparaten met deze MiniStation series te verbinden.

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